And they're off: Filing period for June campaign opens today

STOCKTON — Campaigning for the June primary has already started, but today marks the official beginning of the filing period for candidates running for public office in San Joaquin County.

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By The Record

Posted Feb. 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM

By The Record

Posted Feb. 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM

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STOCKTON — Campaigning for the June primary has already started, but today marks the official beginning of the filing period for candidates running for public office in San Joaquin County.

It’s the first day candidates can officially declare candidacy for office and pull nomination period. The filing period continues until March 7.

Contested races have already sprung up in races for two open seats on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Both could be decided in June if a candidate gets a majority of votes in a particular race. The race for San Joaquin County Sheriff will also likely be decided in June.

There are other offices slated for the June ballot, including the district primaries for Stockton City Council. Candidates who survive the primaries move on to a citywide ballot in November.

Read Tuesday’s Record for more on this story by staff writer Zachary K. Johnson.